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Penn Live is reporting that another Grand Jury is about to release a damning report on the Catholic Church's dirty little secrets regarding the rape and sexual assaults on children and vulnerable adults. Will this make the people of Pennsylvania stand up and say it is time to confront this issue and the organization that has been providing cover for the criminal acts of priests? I don't think it will matter.
You can read the article at PENN LIVE!
If the boys in black at the Chancery Building in Scranton aren't sweating, they should be.
If something is not done, I won't be surprised if people start taking matters into their own hands.
I would like to know why many survivors, including myself, who contacted the office responsible for conducting the investigation were never called in for an interview. As I wait to read the report, I know that no matter how damning it may be, it is only the tip of the iceberg. I also know that all the Bishop's lawyers will do everything in their small minded power to bury all of it.
It may be time for torches and pitchforks!
I don't post here very often anymore. But when an email arrived in the early morning hours this past Friday with a link to a story on PennLive.com about the death of a prolific Archdiocese of Philadelphia pedophile I felt the need to pass the information along.
James Brzyski, alleged to have had more than 100 victims while a priest in the Archdiocese during the 1970s and 1980s died in Texas a few days ago. The Archdiocese sent him to "treatment" (read that as hidden from civil authorities by the Archdiocese) after being credibly accused of sexual assault. He walked out of treatment and left the ministry. The Archdiocese only told parishioners that he departed for "medical reasons." Like most predator priests in Pennsylvania, he was neither charged or prosecuted for his sex crimes against children because of the statutes of limitation.
Brzyski was living in the Dallas, Texas area when an investigative reporting team from The Philadelphia Inquirer found him. He declined a request to be interviewed. Within a month of being discovered, he was found dead at the Super 7 Motel in Fort Worth. You can read the article from the Inquirer here.
I want to send my condolences to his victims. The truth and extent of his crimes may have died with him. I know from personal experience that the death of the priest who raped children brings a broad range of emotions for a survivor. There is relief that the monster is dead. There is also anger that he made it out of this life without having to answer for his sins, face his victims or pay for his crimes. What may be potentially worse for survivors is the knowledge that the Archdiocese is breathing a sigh of relief that another of the pack of wolves they have protected and supported for years is no longer causing a scandal for the church.
When Robert Gibson died in 2012, I was numb, confused and angry. Not so much at him, but at the Diocese of Scranton for choosing to shield him, deny the truth and not make the simple decision to protect children.
The death of James Brzyski tears the scab off the wound for all his victims and their families. His death does not make the pain any better, it just makes it different. If you were one of his victims, reach out. Don't shoulder this burden alone. What he did to you was not your fault.
I do not believe in heaven or hell. I don't have the option of wishing he would burn in hell along with the rest of the Roman collar criminals. I would like to see the wrath of the survivor community come down on those in the hierarchy of the church that protected monsters like James Brzyski. I really don't care if that justice is awarded in a courtroom or on the streets.
Link to the section on James Brzyski in the Grand Jury Report on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Dallas News Report on Brzyski's death
This is from an email that FACSA sent out Yesterday. It was important enough to come out of my self imposed archive.
Last April, the PA Attorney General's Office established a toll-free phone number for survivors of child sex abuse (who were PA residents, or were abused by someone in PA) to call if they wanted to file a report of being sexually abused or molested as a child under 18 no matter how long ago the abuse happened or no matter who committed the abuse.
The AG's office is asking victims from all the places/institutions and all the alleged criminals that have literally gotten away with soul murder. Hopefully, the AG's office will be able to take further steps to expose the criminals and the criminal institutions that aided and abetted the perps.
While your specific abuse may have happened so long ago that there is no criminal or civil charges you can file, by your identifying perps and complicit institutions now, other victims may gain the courage to come forward once they realize they were not the only one abused by their perp. Additionally, we anticipate there are many institutions over the years that have hidden cases of child sex abuse when it happened and with the children they were supposed to be protecting. The perps and the institutions need to be held accountable for the damage that happened.
Please call this number. Leave a message. Someone will call you back.
Your story could be of help to other victims.
And then SHARE, SHARE, SHARE this email/post!
PS: If you lived in the Allentown Diocese when you were abused, please also contact Rep. Mark Rozzi.
On Facebook: Private Message Rep. Rozzi at https://www.facebook.com/VoteRozzi
Via Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
The past year has seen some spectacular events that have given some hope to survivors of child sexual abuse at the hands pedophile predators in our society. Indeed this crisis knows no borders and is not limited to those of a certain faith. We have seen the conviction of a Catholic Bishop for covering up sexual crimes committed against children, the conviction and imprisonment of Jerry Sandusky for committing those crimes and a monsignor in Philadelphia for carrying out a program of protecting pedophiles at the expense of innocent children and parishioner's money. Large institutions still are willing to sacrifice the innocent in order to protect the privilege of the few at the top and to prevent scandal from coming to light.
For me personally, I have had to come to grips with the death of the predator who counted me as one of his many victims. He was prolific throughout his life in targeting boys in dysfunctional family situations from alcoholism to catastrophic illness. He hid behind his Roman Collar and he found the protection of a Diocese that was willing to move him around to different parishes and ultimately out of the diocese and the state to keep him safe from prosecution.
With the announcement that the Pope has offered his resignation, something not done in over 600 years, just as the documentary "Mea Maxima Culpa" has aired on HBO (see the promo here), I wonder what the future of the Hierarchy of the Catholic Church will be. I can safely say that the entire College of Cardinals who will be voting in the next few weeks were elevated to helm of their respective curiae by either John Paul II or Benedict XVI. In a word, they are very conservative in the mold of the men who hoped to shape their church by selecting Cardinals who shared similar conservative outlooks on the Holy Roman Catholic Church.
The one piece of the puzzle that continues to vex me is the Survivor Community. The community that speaks for the victims. There isn't really a strong confederation of groups in the United States that networks survivors and promotes an agenda in the State Capitols. There is no larger, worldwide organization that stands up for the survivors, that is a solid united front for the people who have been neglected all these years.
At this point I will say, again, that I don't think SNAP is effective because its national leadership seems disconnected from the rest of us. The organization is not a network, despite its name. There is a vocal element out there that feels that the organization is an arm of the Catholic Church because of the way it is formed. They base this claim on the letter that follows:
Personally, I am not convinced this is a smoking gun. I think this was more of the birth of an organization that did not know how to chart its own course at its genesis. But I will let you come to your own conclusions.
During the last week I have been having a heated electronic correspondence with another survivor who has accused me of rolling over on the survivor community and stunting a dialogue between us. I have been accused of many things in the past few years from all sides of this issue. But, as much as I hate to admit it, my correspondent has got me thinking. We talk about a survivor community as if it really exists. We talk about networks but we are not networked as a community.
I need to know what the expectations of survivors are (I hate the word victim). I need to hear the thoughts of others with similar experiences on what needs to be done. I need to know what expectations are out there. If we are going to be a community, a network there is needs to be a common philosophical and pragmatic basis to gather the various groups into a confederation, an alliance or a coalition.
There are a lot of egos in this community. Mine to be counted among them. There has to be a way to come to some kind of accord in order to optimize the talents, energy and, if need be, the anger that resides within the universe of survivors and their supporters.
If no accord can be reached, is there another way to harness the energy of survivors to achieve tangible goals for our society so that we can remove the veil of protection that pedophiles in large institutions have enjoyed in the name of saving the reputation of those institutions? I have said it before and I will continue to say that I had to keep my great terrible secret alone for all those years, my perp had help keeping his.
My questions are not rhetorical, I need to know. I need you to tell me. I think we all need to have the discussion in a civil manner. But the discussion needs to be had, by the entire community, if there is really a community out there.
I am waiting to hear from all of you.
News reports on the major networks this morning have broken a story that Pope Benedict is resigning his position. Right now there is just speculation on the reasons for the pontiff stepping down. This is the first papal resignation in 600 years.
In a Vatican that has been consumed with scandal from the child sex abuse crisis (still ongoing) to mismanagement to bank fraud, the boss is calling it quits. It could be age, health or a multitude of other reasons for his decision to choose this moment to step down.
Stay tuned!
…views on this blog as of this evening. It is a little unnerving to see that this little conversation I am having, mostly with myself at times, has attracted that much traffic with just over 200 posts released into the internet. Perhaps I will see 100,000 by the weekend!
Somehow it is now 2013. And we are already half way through January. I will admit that the passing of 2012 into the history books gives me a sense of relief. I feel like I have been holding my breath underwater for most of the year. It was a year of personal challenges, uncertainty at work, a separation agreement that should have taken weeks went on significantly longer and the last shallow exhale from the man who stole so much from so many. He made it! He won the race to the grave without being held publicly accountable. He was aided and abetted to the end by the Diocese of Scranton's hierarchy and the Servants of the Paraclete at the St. John Vianney Center in Dittmer, Missouri.
Yes, good riddance 2012!
We start 2013 with more stories of priests and lay teachers on trial, overly redacted files from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and a bishop still holding on to his See despite his conviction in helping to protect a pedophile. Lets also throw the ongoing targeting of American Nuns by a church hierarchy so corrupt and arrogant that they can bully with impunity, while the faithful sit in the pew remain passive.
Here we go again!
But there is hope for this year to start off on a positive note! Justice4PAkids is holding a Jan 23 press conference in the Harrisburg State House Rotunda at 10 am for introduction of new bills for abolishing statute of limitations (SOLs) for sexual crimes committed against children. Maureen Martinez, Justice4PAkids President, is encouraging people to come out and support the cause. She requests that you please RSVP to: email@example.com if you can make it. If you can support this group, please do so. They are really leading the charge for justice and accountability in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!
I am hopeful that 2013 will be a good year on many fronts. I wish you all a happy and healthy new year. I wish you all the truth and justice for which we all seek.
It never fails to amaze me that the some of the nastiest comments that come into this blog are from self-proclaimed good Catholics. A case in point, in the last week I have had two comments come in from "Ted Conley" (NDHS East Stroudsburg class of 83?). The first comment I will assume is for me, the second was directed at a person who has commented on posts in the blog before. I don't always agree with that individual's comments but I have put many of them up on this blog. The text of this "Good Catholic's" comments go like this:
Yup, "The Church is the Real Victim!" is so unfortunately true. This bottom-dwelling scum drags down the greatness of God and Jesus. Makes me nuts on a regular basis. Always hoping there is a special place in hell preheated and waiting for these soul-stealing a-holes.
{name deleted}, do you sift the web for chances to bash Catholicism? Most all Catholics I've ever met are wonderful caring people. Please peddle (sic) your tripe on the heathen websites where you're surely appreciated.
You are a class act, Ted! I am sure you sit in your pew piously on Sunday morning (or perhaps on Saturday evening because you like sleeping in on Sundays!) It is your particular level of vitriol that sets you as one of the more stereotypical Catholics who are in denial about what is going on in your church. Go ahead and drink the Kool-Aid, make excuses for the hierarchy of your church protecting pedophiles, using parishioners' money to keep their dirty little secrets and vilify the victims of pedophile priests.
What you seem to miss is that many people like me do not attack your faith or your fellow Catholics, we simply are amazed at the fact that, in spite of overwhelming evidence of wrong doing, you either put your head in the sand or go for character assassination. The latter being the first sign of a weak argument.
The title of this post is from a hymn written by Peter Scholtes with additional words and music by Carolyn Arends. The lyrics to the hymn are: (Hey Ted, sing along!)
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
They will know we are Christians by our love
We will work with each other, we will work side by side
We will work with each other, we will work side by side
And we'll guard each one's dignity and save each one's pride
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
They will know we are Christians by our love
By our love, by our love
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
They will know we are Christians by our love
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand
We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand
And together we'll spread the news that God is in our land
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
They will know we are Christians by our love
By our love, by our love
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love
They will know we are Christians by our love
Love is patient, love is kind
Never boasts, not full of pride
Always hopes, always trusts
The evidence of Christ in us
This is my commandment that you love one another that your joy may be full
It is ironic that every time I have heard this hymn it reminds me of the hypocrisy of many (not all) Catholics. Ted is a prime example. I am sure he is a pillar of his church. But outside of the church he seems to be a little different based on the words and tone of his acidic comments. (He must be a lawyer!) I can tell you are a Christian by your love, Ted. You are a real sweetheart!
I hope there is a special place in hell for preheated for heathens like me. I am sure it will be a damn spot cooler than where Ted and his "lovable" Catholics will be heading. Bring it Ted, be another mindless Catholic automaton! Perhaps it is the lack of "evidence of Christ" in people filled with hate, Ted for instance, that makes people like me cringe at hymns sung by hypocrites. Is it any wonder that people are leaving the church in droves?
This is the second in a series of posts on the tactics in play from the hierarchy of the Catholic Church and its apologists (the Catholic League of Extraordinary Idiots comes to mind).
There is Nothing We Can Do About It
There are essentially three variants on this one. All have the same effect of the church assuming the "Heisman" position in an attempt to keep victims away.
The church is using these tactics to wash their hands of responsibility for the actions of their priests, nuns and lay people who have used their positions and stations to commit physical and sexual assaults on children and vulnerable adults.
This is the plausible deniability strategy practiced by the church in their attempt to shut down victims or organizations within the church who are looking to hold the hierarchy to account for the crimes committed, literally, in the name of God.
1. We're sorry, but the statutes of limitations have passed. Lawyers are quick to point this one out on behalf of the diocese. "We would love to talk to you, ease your pain, express our deep condolences and regrets, but I see that the SOL's for both criminal and civil actions have expired. Here, have a mass card and a copy of our Notice Regarding Sexual Abuse of a Person Under Eighteen Years of Age by Ordained or Lay Personnel of the Diocese. Please leave through the side door and consider a donation to our annual fund drive to support our retiring vocations!" Bottom line here is that once the statutes of limitations has run out, they have no vested interest in working with victims or their families. There is no acknowledgement past the "credible report". There is no investigation, there is no review under Canon Law. There is no consequence. It is like it never happened.
2. The alleged crimes took place before our policy was in place. Bummer Dude! I hear what you are saying about Father (insert name here). But what happened to you happened before our policy came into effect. We can't retroactively give a damn about your particular instance. If we did that, we would have to pretend to care about all the other victims of all the other priests we have
hidden retired. That Notice Regarding Sexual Abuse of a Person Under Eighteen Years of Age by Ordained or Lay Personnel of the Diocese information we gave you as we hustled you out a side door in number 1 (see above), sorry buddy, you predate that. So, too bad. Please do not disturb the senior citizens coming into the cathedral, church, or chapel who have bequests for the church written into their wills. We would prefer that they remain oblivious to what is going on. The bishop does need a new Chrysler, the current car is almost 3 years old (gasp).
3. He's dead, he can't defend himself against these charges. Inevitably, a victim of abuse who has remained silent for decades will come forward. Often, even if the claim is credible, parishioners and the hierarchy of the church will attack the victim for "trying to soil the good name of Father (fill in the blank). "Why don't you let him rest in peace!" "You are only going after someone who cannot defend himself".
In my case, my perp (what do I call him?) died in May. In June I received the first volley of the "let him rest in peace, you are trashing the reputation of a deceased man of god" email. It starts! Suspend the fact that he was a prolific abuser/molester/rapist. Forget the fact the Diocese of Scranton had him locked away for a dozen years. Forget that he was sent to "rehabilitation" and he started grooming his next victim as soon as the backs of his handler were turned.
The variation on #3 is the "he is an addled old man suffering from (insert malady of age here)" who cannot remember what he did". The diocese, in my case, wanted to garner sympathy for him with me because he was suffering from dementia. Sorry, sympathy is not a commodity I offer wholesale.
The culture of this institution is such that no change is possible as long as the hierarchy is not held accountable. Either from within the church or from civil authority. This morning, word from a courtroom in Philadelphia was that Monsignor Lynn was sentenced to 3-6 years for his crime of failing to protect a child from sexual crimes committed by a priest known to the diocese as an abuser (not the word I really want to use). This is a start. Justice came at a heavy price to the victims and a heavy price to the parishioners whose donations (even if they didn't know they were footing the legal bill) funded the $11 million + defense costs.
I have been asked if I thought the sentence was reasonable and I think it was. I have to believe in the justice system, the alternative is just not acceptable. That said, Monsignor Lynn should pay for his complicity, but he is taking a bullet for those who wear purple or red. I would like to see the bishops and archbishops who have been playing a shell game with pedophiles for decades to have a day in court and, if a jury convicts, sentenced accordingly. I recommend that Bishop Timlin, late of the Diocese of Scranton be moved to the front of the list. This country needs to send a message that Roman Collar Crime will not be tolerated in any form.
While glancing at my WordPress.com dashboard I noticed that this will be my 200th post on this blog. I am amazed I have stuck to it this long, although my posts have been less frequent as events in my personal life demand my attention. For this post I am beginning a series on the Catholic playbook. These are the strategies that the Church and its apologists use to downplay the sex crisis that continues to play out around the world. I have been keeping notes over the last five years on reactions to media stories, blogs similar to mine and message boards. There are too many to do in one sitting so I will try to do them in installments. I think you can safely say that these strategies are employed by any organization that takes a risk management approach of covering up and denying instead of being proactive and forthright. The RCC has been using these tactics for centuries. (That's right, this sex crisis is not the result of Vatican II as the very conservative zealots will have you believe).
Here is installment 1 of the RCC Hierarchy Playbook:
It is in use again. The Roman Catholic Church (RCC) hierarchy is pulling out their playbook on how to spin their position on the myriad of crises in which the church is embroiled. The good old boy network has been fostering corruption, scandal and criminal activity for centuries. Why would it be any different in the 21st century.
In the wake of the conviction of Monsignor Lynn in Philadelphia, the hierarchy's public relations goon squads are trying to minimize damage in the media, isolate other potential "crisis hotspots", and brainwash "the faithful" that all is well and that the one holy catholic and apostolic church is on solid footing, just as St. Peter placed it. You can keep coming to church and filling the collection plates.
The playbook is predictable and predatory. It can be broken down into several broad categories. We start with: ( I shouldn't have to say this but… sarcasm runs amock in this post). (If you are a Diocesan Spokesperson, try to keep up, I try use a lot of one syllable words, if you get confused you can use the google machine.)
Paint the Victim as a Predator
1. Victims are only looking for money! Greed is one of the deadly sins. The hierarchy of the church must have people believe that the victim of sexual crimes committed by priests, nuns or lay representatives are only out for a quick, large payday. Gloss over the damage done by the predators who enjoy the top cover of the church while targeting victims for their own pleasure, that is not relevant! Father "Fill in the Blank" is not called to account for his actions, crimes and deceptions. No, we can't have that. Let's go after the victim who has carried his/her great terrible secret of violation for years or decades. We lurk in the shadows for years for the opportunity to litigate and force the church to pay for sins it did not commit. The victim is the bad guy in his/her search for justice.
2. Victims will bankrupt us. Ignore the palaces, art work,massive princely mansions, the expensive cars, summer retreat spots, first class flights to Italy and land used to hide pedophiles in Catholic minimum security facilities. Ignore the vast resources of the Catholic Church worldwide. Wealth that is beyond the comprehension of most mortals is not to be considered. Cardinals and bishops have had the audacity to claim poverty in the face of claims that substantiate their complicity it protecting pedophiles in their attempt to protect the church from scandal. Dioceses have attempted to use this tactic in court but have failed. They will cry out that they have to close schools and parishes to pay for settlements and awards to victims of predators that they have shielded. Funny, it would seem that the best way to avoid scandal is to not create one! But I digress. Has it ever occurred to anyone in the hierarchy of the church that predator priests, by their actions and in total disregard for the good of the church, continue to prey on children and vulnerable adults and open that organization to scrutiny, penalty and sanction? Can I have a big "DUH" from the congregations?
3. Victims of sexual abuse are likely to be abuser as well. Make me the new monster! There is no proof of this, but the church and their apologists take this out for a spin on a regular basis. Paint me as the new threat to children and vulnerable adults! Once again the church needs you to suspend belief in the overwhelming evidence of institutional cover ups and re-victimization. Never mind that priests, nuns and lay members of the church have abused their positions of power and were given refuge, financial support and the institutional blessing of the church while victims were ostracized and painted as monsters. Urges, surely the victims have them and seek the same carnal pleasures that they were forced to comply with. Really?! Again, the church is lying to protect its treasure. It relies on the blind stupidity of the parishioners who believe everything they are told.
4. The Priest is only guilty of being seduced. No kidding! You would be amazed at the number of times this has been thrown at me by "Good Catholics" and priests. It was my fault that he raped me. I tempted him, I led him down the path to this. Let's for a moment suspend belief in reality that sexual activity with a minor under the age of consent is, at a minimum, statutory rape. Let's for a moment suspend the logical notion that children who have not gone through puberty are generally not sexual creatures. Let's suspend belief that an adult man is unable to distinguish between right and wrong. These acts, in my specific case, were not tender, passionate acts. They were brutal, criminal acts that resulted in injuries to my person, my well-being, my psyche. They stole my innocence, my faith, my trust and my ability to deal with the everyday world around me. At age 13, I assure you, I did not seduce a priest. He raped me, repeatedly. They were acts of violence. Acts of intimidation, dominance and depravity. Anyone who can embrace the idea of a child seducing an adult in this manner has, in my opinion, a seriously flawed thought process.
The next installment will be: "There is nothing we can do about it"
If you want to add to the discussion, feel free to comment…
It has been an interesting 31 days. I still have not processed it all. I don't know how to process some of it. I have been told to try to look at these things in the context of "the glass being half full". What I have found in looking through my own personal lens at all that has happened since May 25th, is that the glass is broken.
In May, Robert Gibson, the Catholic priest who raped me while I was an 8th grade student at Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, died. True to form, I was informed of his passing by a source close to the Gibson family and not by the Diocesan official who had promised to inform me of his inevitable death.
To be honest, I was numb. I was neither happy nor sad that he had died, I was not angry at not having had a chance to confront him while he lived. Many of the people who emailed me after I blogged about his passing were quick to offer their thoughts on the man who had committed criminal acts (this was not just abuse) against many, and had betrayed us all. There was another shocking revelation about him that came with the news of his death that should not have surprised me, but it did. Another of his victims shared his story with me as the news of his passing got out. I don't feel like I should be celebrating the end of a life, no matter how malevolently lived. In his addled later years, I am told he was a shell, a soul lost to dementia. I don't think I should take any solace in his condition at the conclusion of his life. With the onset of that condition also came the death of truth for me and many others. There was no last moment apology from a dying man, no admission to his crimes, no sense of his prolificity when it came to the number of children he raped, sodomized, tortured or beat while he was being "naughty" during the 1960's, 70's, 80's and 90's. There was no accounting.
Many have told me he is going to get his in the next life. I don't believe there is a next life and I don't believe in hell. Gibson escaped this life and atonement for his crimes with the aid of the Diocese of Scranton, the Catholic Church and a network of Roman Collar Crime supporters who probably all breathed a collective sigh of relief as he breathed his last shallow, labored breath.
While this was all going on, the jury in Philadelphia was deliberating the fate of two priests, one accused of molesting a child, the other of covering up crimes and endangering children. As the jury deliberations dragged on, I could not help but wonder if there was a juror who could have been refusing to convict on religious grounds. Perhaps the church had gotten to someone on the jury with threats or payments. Based on my dealings with the church, I saw this as very possible because I do not differentiate between organized crime and the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. The jury did convict Monsignor Lynn, finally, on only one count of endangering a child. The jury deadlocked on the priest on trial for molesting a child. That was a start, albeit a very poor one.
Monsignor Lynn used the defense of superior orders or the "Nuremberg" defense. It was really Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua who should have been on trial and he "conveniently" died the day after a judge ruled him competent to testify in Lynn's trial. With Lynn's conviction we have a lieutenant going to prison while the generals are untouched. While I welcome the conviction as a first step, it is by no means a leap and I do not see it as a major turning point in the struggle to force the hierarchy of the church to come clean on the conspiracy of silence and the further victimization of children and vulnerable adults. I will feel a little better when I see someone in purple or red vestments being led away in handcuffs to serve a long-term behind bars for their crimes.
And then there was Jerry Sandusky's trial. The defense here was that the victims were seeking monetary awards. They were greedy and willing to bring this kind man down. Sure he was a little overly affectionate, so what if he liked sharing showers with young boys. Luckily the jury saw through that and convicted on almost all counts of the indictment. He will appeal; we will go through all this again. He will put the victims through the scrutiny and the attacks that should rightfully be aimed at him. Just when you thought you heard it all, his stepson came forward and identified himself as one of the victims. I am not surprised.
The true test will be when the Penn State officials who covered up the reported incidents that allowed for other children to be placed in danger of rape and abuse. When I see a Pennsylvania jury convict based on strong evidence I will start to believe that a change is coming.
There are bills that have been stuck in the judiciary committee of the Pennsylvania General Assembly that are moving, at a glacial pace, towards the floor for a vote. Held up in the Judiciary committee by the imperial chairman Ron Marsico for a long time,the bills finally moved on to another committee because of the intense pressure of the two trials going on in the Commonwealth. Finally, Marsico's political peril overcame his loyalty to the Catholic Hierarchy. If those bills pass and the governor of Pennsylvania signs them into law, I will start to believe.
In the meantime, I watch the Catholic faithful announce that justice and honor have been satisfied. They mimic the voices from the pulpit that claim the scandal is past and that we must look forward. We must turn a blind eye to the past and to the victims for whom justice and honor have not been satisfied and truth has been denied. We must look to the future and protect the mother church! (Sarcasm intended)
This is not over. The church's hierarchy has not paid a vulgar price for its vulgar complicity and parishioners' complacency. It has not learned its lesson and the faithful have not seized power from those who have abused it for centuries. It is business as usual. It is all about power, prestige and keeping butts in the seats for the Sunday morning magic show and keeping the revenue stream flowing. I have such low expectations for the Catholic Church. I have set the bar ridiculously low for the church and marveled at how they continue to fall short.
Nothing has changed, yet…


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Recently, I got a very good question on Twitter, and I decided that the best way to answer it is with a new article.
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The seventh child of the Jackson family, Michael Jackson begun his career aged 11, as a member of the family pop group, Jackson 5. He later went on to become one of the most successful solo performers of all time. Both his career and turbulent personal life have been a dominant part of pop culture since the 1970s. Guiness World Records have cited him as the "Most Successful Entertainer of All Time" and his album Thriller holds the record for the best-selling album ever. In 1984, Michael Jackson won 8 Grammy Awards in a single night and he has charted 13 number one singles in the Billboard Hot 100.
Michael Jackson's changing appearance and controversial behaviour, however, have affected his album sales, which have declined since the 1990s.
Childhood: In 1964, Michael Jackson joined his brothers, playing congas for their group. He later became their background singer and occasional dancer before eventually climbing to the position of lead singer when he was eight years old.
The band toured Indiana and won a local talent show, which then led to them playing a string of professional gigs, many of which were in black clubs known as the 'chitlin' circuit.'
They signed a contract with Motown Records and their first four singles ('I Want You Back', 'ABC', 'The Love You Save' and 'I'll Be There') shot them to stardom. Jackson released four solo studio albums on Motown whilst still a member of the group.
Following a name-change to The Jacksons, due to legal wranglings with Motown, Michael was the lead songwriter from 1976 to 1984 and during this time, he made acquaintance with Quincy Jones, who agreed to produce Jackson's first solo album in four years
Solo albums: Off The Wall - Invincible
Off the Wall (1979): This album made music history by being the first ever to contain four top ten hits. Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney both have writing credits on the album. The album eventually sold over 20 million copies worldwide.
Thriller (1982): Thriller is the best selling album of all time and sent Jackson's fame global. It also became the first album in history to contain seven top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100. The video for 'Billie Jean' was the first video by a black artist to receive regular MTV airplay, whilst the 13-minute video for 'Thriller' was revolutionary for its time and became the best-selling music home video ever, when it was packaged with the featurette Making Michael Jackson. Whilst performing 'Billie Jean' in 1983, he debuted his signature dance move, the 'Moonwalk.'
Bad (1987): Bad received over two million advance orders before it was released and was his final album to be produced by Quincy Jones, who forced him to cut the 30-strong collection of Michael Jackson songs down to 11. The album generated more Billboard number 1 hits than any other album ever released. His accompanying tour had record-breaking attendance figures, playing 123 concerts to over 4.4 million fans. The level of fame that he now enjoyed drew parallels to The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
Dangerous (1991): The anticipation of Dangerous was marked by the theft of 30,000 copies of the album being stolen at Los Angeles International Airport before it was officially released. The biggest hit from the album was 'Black or White', which was accompanied by a controversial video, which featured several scenes which were construed as having a sexual and violent nature. The 14 minute video was edited to remove the offending scenes. The video was premiered in 27 countries simultaneously and had the largest ever viewing figures for a music video (around 500 million)
HIStory (1995): HIStory received four Grammy nomination and won one Grammy. It sold over 18 million copies worldwide, which earned it the title of the biggest selling multiple disc album of all time by a solo artist. More than four and a half million people attended the accompanying promotional tour. The first disc was a greatest hits package, whilst the second contained fifteen new numbers. At the Brit Awards, Michael Jackson was awarded the title Artist of a Generation, but his performance at the ceremony was interrupted by Jarvis Cocker, singer of the band Pulp, who leapt onstage and made rude gestures. Cocker was arrested on suspicion of assault but released without charge.
Invincible (2001): Debuting at number one in 13 countries, Invincible went on to sell nearly eight million copies worldwide. Shortly before the album's release, Michael Jackson told Tommy Mottola, the head of Sony Music Entertainment, that he would not be renewing his contract with them. All subsequent single releases, video shoots and promotions for the album were then cancelled. This led to Jackson tagging Mottola as a 'devil' who did not support African American Artists, and used black artists for his own personal gain. His increasingly eccentric image and the lack of promotion for the album conspired to make this album less successful than his previous releases.
In September 2001, Usher, Whitney Houston, 'N Sync, the Jacksons and Slash performed at Jackson's 30th Anniversary celebration at Madison Square Gardens.
Since his death, two posthumous Michael Jackson albums have been released. In 2010, Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment unveiled a collection of previously unreleased songs entitled 'Michael'. The album featured Akon, 50 Cent and Lenny Kravitz but received mixed critical reception.
In 2014, 'Xscape' was released. Featuring the singles 'Love Never Felt So Good' and 'Slave to the Rhythm', the album was received much more favourably.
Private Life: Jackson's father, Walter was a strict disciplinarian and many of the Jackson family have stated that they were spanked and whipped by their father for misbehaving.
In 1994, Michael Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley. They divorced less than two years later, amid rumours that their marriage was a sham and had not been consummated.
Michael Jackson then went on to marry his dermatologist's nurse, Deborah Jeanne Rowe, with whom he had a son, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. (also known as Prince) and a daughter, named Paris Katherine Jackson. The couple divorced in 1999. Jackson's third child, Prince Michael Jackson II (also known as Blanket) was born in 2002.
Michael Jackson attracted a media frenzy when he was pictured holding his baby outside a hotel window, with a cloth draped over the child's head. He was accused of being an irresponsible father, to which he responded "I love my children.I was holding my son tight."
Jackson's physical appearance has also garnered much press attention over the years. Throughout his youth, his skin was a medium-brown colour but in 1982, his skin started to become gradually paler. Some elements of the media claim that he was bleaching his skin, though he dismissed these claims on The Oprah Winfrey Show, stating that he had the disease vitiligo. The physical structure of his face also changed amid speculations that he has undergone several cosmetic procedures.
Child molestation charges were brought against Michael Jackson when he was reported to be allowing children to sleep over at his Neverland ranch. In 1993, Jordan Chandler, represented by a civil lawyer accused Jackson of child sexual abuse. The case was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum, rumoured to be US$20 million. The family then dropped the charges against Jackson.
Later in 2003, Jackson was charged with seven counts of child molestation and two counts of administering an intoxicating agent, all regarding one boy, named Gavin Arvizo, who was under 14 at the time of the incidents. Jackson was acquitted on all counts.
Finances: In 1985, Michael Jackson purchased ATV Music Publishing, which owns the publishing rights to The Beatles' songs, among others. In 1995, Sony Music Publishing merged with Jackson to create Sony-ATV. Jackson's 50% share is rumoured to be worth US$500 million. He also owns all of his own publishing, called MiJac which contains all of his own music catalogue and that of Sly & The Family Stone.
In 2006, state labor officials from California closed Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch. He was fined US$ 69,000 for failing to provide employment insurance. He is also liable for up to 10 days pay for the 69 employees who are now no longer allowed to report to Neverland for work. Thirty Neverland employees have sued Michael Jackson for unpaid wages, totaling $US 306,000
Also in 2006, a federal judge allowed a $48 million claim against Jackson for unpaid fees and breach of contract, relating the refinancing of Jackson's debts and claiming a larger stake in the library of Beatles songs.
Death: On 25th June 2009, it was announced that Michael Jackson had died of a cardiac arrest. He had been at his rented home in Los Angeles when he stopped breathing. His personal physician was with him and attempted to resuscitate him but to no avail. He was pronounced dead at around 2:25 pm local time.
The incident happened less than a month before Michael Jackson was set to undertake a mammoth 50-date residency at the O2 arena in London.
A memorial was held for Michael Jackson on 7th July 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Amongst the performers were Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Ritchie.
The Trial of Conrad Murray: Michael Jackson's physician, Dr. Conrad Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter in February 2010. The trial began at the end of September 2011 and one of the key pieces of evidence used against Dr. Murray was that he instructed Jackson's bodyguards to hide evidence of his medical drug intake before he instructed them to call the emergency services.
The guilty verdict arrived on 7th November 2011. Murray was later sentenced to four years' imprisonment, though it is unlikely that he shall serve the full term, due to over-crowding in the prisons.
LaToyah Jackson, Michael's sister, revealed her delight at the verdict, via her Twitter page.
The mastermind behind the Jackson 5 career died aged 89
There may have been little love lost between King of Pop Michael Jackson and his allegedly cruel father, Joe Jackson, but it seems Michael's daughter, Paris, had her own unique relationship with the patriarch as she penned a touching tribute to her late grandfather following his death.
Paris Jackson paid a beautiful tribute to her late grandfather who died aged 89
Joe, the famously tough brains behind the hugely successful Jackson 5 and the even-more successful solo career of his fifth son, Michael, passed away earlier this week at the age of 89.
Continue reading: Paris Jackson Pens Tribute To Late Grandfather, Musical Patriarch, Joe Jackson
The 20 year old posted a shot of herself on Instagram removing the red graffiti.
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has been forced to scrub graffiti off of her late father's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, after it was vandalised by an unknown perpetrator earlier this week.
The 20 year old, the second child and only daughter of the King of Pop's second marriage to Debbie Rowe, posted a photo of herself scrubbing away red graffiti that somebody had sprayed across the star, which Jackson was awarded back in 1984.
"Some people have no f****** respect. I understand that there is a difference between the radio emblem and the record, but a name is a name."
Continue reading: Paris Jackson Scrubs Graffiti From Late Father's Walk Of Fame Star
The Last Days of Michael Jackson aired on Disney owned ABC TV network on 24 May
The last days of pop icon Michael Jackson where screened as a documentary on ABC last week but it seems the estate of the superstar was unhappy with the material and is now suing the TV network and its owner, Disney, over the programme.
The latest documentary on Michael Jackson hasn't gone down well
The Last Days of Michael Jackson aired on 24 May but, according to the lawsuit, the two-hour film used the late King of Pop's songs and videos without permission.
Continue reading: Michael Jackson's Estate Sues Over Documentary Aired Of The Star
Allison Williams and Michael Jackson at the premiere for the Showtime limited series 'Patrick Melrose' held at Linwood Dunn Theater at the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study. Based on the novels by Edward St. Aubyn, the show has been created by David Nicholls and stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role - Los Angeles, California, United States - Thursday 26th April 2018
Iconic record producer Quincy Jones has slammed Taylor Swift's songwriting.
Quincy Jones has slammed Taylor Swift's songwriting.
The legendary music producer has taken aim at the chart-topping star's songwriting talents, suggesting that her tunes are too hook-heavy.
Quincy - who has previously worked with the likes of Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra - told GQ magazine: ''We need more songs, man. F**king songs, not hooks.''
Continue reading: Quincy Jones Isn't Impressed By Taylor Swift
Carter says he feared dying young like Jackson after his weight dropped to 115 pounds.
Aaron Carter has opened up about his friendship with the late Michael Jackson and how the singer's death affected him.
Cater, who has publicly batted an eating disorder and prescription drug abuse revealed that he feared dying when his weight dropped to just 115 pounds, the same weight Jackson was when he died in 2009.
Aaron Carter in April 2017
Continue reading: Aaron Carter Opens Up About The Death Of His Friend Michael Jackson
A lot of hours of hard work went into her costume this year.
When it comes to Halloween costumes, nobody beats Heidi Klum. Each year with the help of artists and prosthetics, she thoroughly transforms into various unique guises and this year she's chosen a werewolf Michael Jackson from his hit video 'Thriller'. It's safe to say she completely nailed it.
Heidi Klum snapped at LAX
Apart from Dave Grohl's incarnation of David Letterman, Heidi Klum's MJ is probably the most thorough costume we've seen yet this year. Complete with a furry mask and prosthetics on her torso and hands, as well as an exact replica of Michael Jackson's outfit with his football jacket, she looked indistinguishable from the singer in the 1983 short film.
Continue reading: Heidi Klum Replicates Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Look For Halloween
Is she as good as her late father?
It was always going to be a matter of time before Paris Jackson followed in her later father's footsteps and made her singing debut, and indeed she did so earlier this week when she joined her cousin Austin Brown on stage during his New York show.
Paris Jackson at a People Magazine event
The 19-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson showed her support for her 31-year-old cousin Austin Brown by turning up to his show at Soho House in New York City and singing along to an acoustic performance of his latest record 'Smile'. He shared a clip of the pair of them singing together on Instagram.
Continue reading: Paris Jackson Sings In Public For The Very First Time
The new album will be celebrated with special event in six world cities.
A brand new posthumous album release from Michael Jackson is set to hit shelves this September. Entitled 'Scream', it features thirteen songs in all including a bonus mash-up track by The White Panda and comes just weeks after 'Thriller' was premiered in 3D at Venice Film Festival.
Michael Jackson performing live
The Estate of the late Michael Jackson have worked alongside two record labels to release this collection of classic tunes, including an extra special medley called 'Blood on the Dance Floor X Dangerous' by electronic remix duo The White Panda.
Continue reading: Michael Jackson's Posthumous 'Scream' Album Release Date Revealed
The producer was awarded over $9 million after suing the singer's estate.
After a nearly four-year long legal dispute, this week Michael Jackson's long-term producer Quincy Jones is finally awarded nearly $10 million after he sued the estate for in unpaid royalties from music used in the star's documentary and two shows from Cirque du Soleil.
Quincy Jones at Netflix's 'Sandy Wexler' premiere
On Wednesday (July 26th 2017), the 84-year-old producer was handed a massive $9.4 million in damages for lack of royalties from music used in the 2009 'This Is It' documentary and two Cirque du Soleil shows. It's less than a third of the $30 million he originally sued for.
Continue reading: Quincy Jones Victorious In Michael Jackson Royalties Lawsuit
Paul McCartney has worked with some of the world's most talented acts.
Paul McCartney may be one of the greatest musicians on the planet as a solo artist, but whenever he gets together with another trailblazer, magic happens. From Michael Jackson to Kanye West, he has worked with so many greats - and it's likely there will be many more.
Paul McCartney performing at Desert Trip 2016
Here are our ten favourite Paul McCartney duets:
Continue reading: Michael Jackson, Kanye West And Stevie Wonder: Paul McCartney's Top Ten Best Duets
Michael Jackson - Accomplishing this feat requires many photos of the famous person/character, plenty of time, and a great deal of skill... something that Cruz quite clearly has! - New York City, New York, United States - Thursday 17th July 2014
Prince Michael Jackson I - Final Season premiere of HBO's 'True Blood' - Arrivals - Los Angeles, California, United States - Tuesday 17th June 2014
The songs have been updated by a range of top producers including Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins and the album is slated for release on 13 May (14). The title track, Xscape, was recorded for Jackson's last studio album, 2001's Invincible. - United States - Tuesday 1st April 2014
A young Michael Jackson on stage in London circa 1974. London, England - 1974 Where: London, United Kingdom When: 26 Jun 1974
Date of birth
29th August, 1958
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Another time, I guess.
My version of what to do on a Wednesday and my husband's version of what to do on a Wednesday are not the same. You see, when I woke up this morning I thought to myself, …what a perfect day to do nothing except read. just bounce around from magazines to blogs, then books. But my husband woke up and thought to himself, …what a great day to paint the walls in my house. Now, obviously my idea is just an illusion. There is no way that will ever happen anytime soon. But still, I didn't expect to find my husband and Nathan painting our dinning room and hallway after my hour at the gym.
The house is an absolute wreck because of it all, and as I took in the view I wondered where in the world all the stuff came from! That, of course, lead to me tossing this and dumping that. It felt satisfying and as for the walls…we're never going to get our deposit back. Ha!
In all of the mess, I managed to make a couple of loaves of bread. I kneaded the dough between school books and a stack of bills I wish I could poof away and books that I wish I were reading instead. Another time, I guess. I kept dinner as simple as a dinner can get, and doubles as one of our favorites: bread and gravy.
Alright. It's time for lights out.
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Weekly Wishes #7/
Soooo, I know this post is going up pretty late this week, but it was just a busy week. I'd actually started working on it early during the week, but of course, just as soon a I think I have downtime at work, it gets busy at the office. I can't believe how fast this month has gone by. It seems the closer, we are to the end of the year, the faster the time goes. But anyway, here are last week's goals (and what I got done):
1. Write out my budget-
I did some of this. For the most part, I wrote down and figured out a debt repayment plan, which right now, is my biggest priority. I am also giving my self a $150 weekly budget, meaning that that's the amount I have to work with each week for gas, food, etc. Everything else is going towards bills and paying back my credit card debt. Still need to write out a more concrete budget though.
2. Workout at least 3 days a week-
Um yea, this didn't happen. I keep trying to get my butt to the gym, but have been full of excuses lately. I want to go, but just am not motivated enough, or allow other things to get in the way. Let's hope this week it actually happens.
I think I'm doing a little better here. I think.
Now for this week's goals, I will keep it short since I'm post this so late.
1. Write out budget-
Basically, write out the rest of my budget plan other than the debt repayment portion.
2. Write Blog Schedule-
I really do need to do this so I can make sure I am blogging time sensitive stuff on time and also so I can start providing you with more posts.
So there, I'm keeping it simple and doable. I really need to start focusing on what I need to do and stop getting so distracted (but how can I not with my cute new boo? LOL). But baby steps.
What are your goals for this week? Share in the comments and let me know what you think about mine.
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CBR TV 2014: Scott McCloud on His Return to Comics with "The Sculptor"
There are few modern comics creators who have had as big an impact on the artistic construction of comics as Scott McCloud. Although his last comics-related work was in 2008, crafting stories in conjunction with the launch of Google Chrome, McCloud's non-fiction work with "Understanding Comics," "Reinventing Comics" and "Making Comics" has stood the test of time, and are not only enjoyed by comics fans worldwide, but referenced as material for classrooms and college courses.
RELATED: Scott McCloud Returns to Comics with "The Sculptor" in 2015
In February 2015, McCloud returns to fiction with "The Sculptor," a new original graphic novel from First Second that follows the story of David Smith, an artist who makes a deal with the death and gains the ability to sculpt anything with his bare hands — and only 200 days to make his mark on the world.
McCloud stopped by the CBR Speakeasy in Los Angeles to speak with executive producer Jonah Weiland about his return to comics, his impact on the industry as a whole, his eerily accurate prediction 15 years ago about the future of comics and the digital format, and much more.
On the future of comics he predicted 15 years ago and how it compares to reality: I'm relaxed about this stuff that maybe went a little off course, because I know when you got hundreds of thousands of people working on that space and trying to find creative solutions, things get worked out. They really do. The micro payments thing, it's funny you should mention that, the big difference is we don't have this single currency. The idea of a single internet currency, people are looking at things like bitcoin and things like that, but if you have a way of dropping nickels and dimes in each other's pockets, you have lots of little vendors. You have lots of shops on the street and everyone will take the same kind of money. If you don't have the same kind of currency, what you get are really big vendors. That's what we've got — we've got iTunes, we've got Amazon, we've got Netflix, but we don't have a lot of little vendors offering content because no one gets to sign up over and over and over. That was the big difference.
But I don't worry about it anymore. I wasn't able to bring about this exact thing, but a lot of it worked itself out, and now the idea of paid content — it still exists, but there's still a really great free content economy where people are finding other ways to get along. That's changing all the time.
On his upcoming graphic novel "The Sculptor": There's a lot of [my wife] Ivy in the character of Meg, and there's definitely some of me in the character of David, the Sculptor. … This is a pretty fundamental one. It's not just about being ignored or forgotten — the idea that no matter what you do, sooner or later, history just marches on. If you do something really cool, maybe it will be remembered for a generation or two, but essentially, everyone gets forgotten. This is something that gnaws at this character, because this particular character David — I can't tell you too much, but basically, he's lost some people in his life and he's seeing how they were also creative people and they were also basically forgotten. They were already forgotten very early on after their deaths. It terrifies him that there's no anchor, there's nothing to hold onto. You just slide off into oblivion. It's the second death that gets to him — not the idea that you die, the idea that you die and then little by little every part of you dies as people forget you. That's the thing that he's struggling with when he gets this supernatural visitor.
On his comfort level with fiction versus non-fiction: It was awesome coming back to fiction. I love coming back to fiction. I enjoyed working on "Zot!" the first series I did for a few years — that's what I was known for at the very beginning — but I always felt like writing was an unfinished business for me. In fact, the only time that I really felt like I was a really successful writer was on things like "Understanding Comics." All of a sudden for me, that was just pure writing, because it's all about art. But I had unfinished business. I felt like the big hole in my resume, the big smoking crater was I never really sat down and created a work of fiction that just completely held together. I like some of the stuff in "Zot!", don't get me wrong, but to me they were always hit-or-miss. Some of it worked, some of it didn't, and the stuff that didn't always got to me. I wanted to get it right and I have this 500-page story where we took the time to get it right. The layouts — before I do any finished art — took two years and four revisions. Almost five, really. That was the process of writing that was the most exciting for me, was trying to discover what writing really is. I liked it. I really liked it.
On returning to comics after a six year hiatus: I found out something: just by ceasing to exist, becoming a hermit, it actually — I was like wine on a shelf. I pulled this little magic trick where I realized that something was different when I came in out of the hole blinking in the sunlight. All of a sudden, I was like Professor McCloud or something. All of the old internet debates, these guys have moved on, and people are like, "Scott McCloud — is he still alive?" I was an old man. I passed into this old man territory where all the old feuds are forgotten and you're just one of these grey haired guys that did this book that never went away. It was weird. It was like I had this special reputation upgrade just by stopping doing anything! Now, suddenly, I'm a text that's just a part of the curriculum.
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Software Configurations
Optimal Auctions' software is highly flexible and configurable to support any auction design and any auction rule. Every auction is slightly different than every other auction. It's just a fact that no two auctions are exactly alike. Every client has a unique rule that they'd like implemented, and every client wants their bidding pages to look a certain way.
These types of customizations and unique set-ups have the potential to create bloated software, one that has to be branched for each client, and can potentially create a software nightmare in terms of testing and maintenance. If every configuration change, or every customization, required a new version of the software, the number of versions would grow as fast as a client base does. But the testing requirements grow as well with the versions, also requiring additional staff. It can quickly be deduced that as the number of unique auctions increases, so does the cost to all the clients using the software.
Luckily for our clients, our software was specifically designed to be highly configurable and customizable. Instead of requiring a new software version for each client, we instead have tuned our software to such a degree that we can create a customized properties file for each client, and leave the underlying software untouched. This means we aren't changing any code when we add new clients, and don't need to create new tests for each clients. The result is our costs never grow as we add clients, ensuring low prices and good value for all of our auction clients. In fact, because we are only changing one file for each client, we can generate a highly customized version of the software for a new client in 1 day!
In enterprise-level auctions, there are literally hundreds of available options that can be tuned, changed, or adjusted. They range from dozens of options to fine-tune and adjust the user interface, to options on how to set up the multiple languages used in the software, to options on adjusting how bidding works in the auction. There's far too many options to list them all here, but rest assured, if a client is asking for something to be changed, we have an option we can update for them.
Just as an example, to show how easy it is to change the auction settings within the software, here is the part of the auction configuration file that adjusts how passwords work in the auction. These settings can be changed in less than a minute.
Auction Types
The biggest and most important configuration change we make within our software is to change the auction type. This means switching between an SMR, or a Clock, or a Combinatorial Clock, a Dutch, a Single-Round, or a Dynamic auction.
One huge advantage of Optimal Auctions software compared to our competitors is that we have all of our auction types built into 1 version of our software. We took a step back and analyzed all the different auction types and determined that 98% of the code was the same between all the auctions. This makes sense of course. Every auction has the same logic to control the schedule. Every auction has the same logic to send messages. And every auction has the same logic to accept and process bids, with the potential for small changes on some auctions. We took this analysis and decided to make 1 version of our software, which could be switched between every auction format as easily as flipping a few switches.
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A WOMAN is in hospital after she was dragged behind a car for 100 yards in a freak accident.
Norma Hadfield, 58, was snared by a piece of wire dangling from the boot of a passing Ford Fiesta as she crossed Whiteacre Road. It is believed the wire was connected to a sound system in the boot of the vehicle.
The car was being driven by 19-year-old Ben Yeoman, of Miller Street, Ashton who then turned right on to Penny Meadow.
Frantic motorists waved and flashed at the teenager who stopped outside the Albion Mill. He is said to be deeply shocked at the incident.
Ms Hadfield, of Cranbrook Gardens, Ashton was taken to Tameside Hospital where she was treated for serious skin burns to her back and lower arms. Her family say she is still in a 'poorly' condition.
Eyewitness Uma Measuria said: "She looked in a bad way. The police and ambulance got there quickly.
"A lot of people were around and I don't think they could believe what happened."
Lorry driver Darren Stevens said: "All I saw was a woman lying behind the car.
"Her clothing was ripped and one of her shoes was somewhere up the road. She looked to be in a really bad way. The driver was only a young lad and he looked really shocked."
Mum-of-three Clare Watkins, who lives nearby, said: "One of the officers told me it looked like a freak accident.
"There were a lot of people around, most were in a state of shock."
Police sealed off the junction for two hours while the scene was cleared.
Anyone who saw the incident, which occurred on Friday at 1pm, is asked to contact the traffic unit on 856 9273.


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Stumptown organizer responds to MoCCA conflict
As noted here on Monday, and amplified by Heidi MacDonald, two big indy comics shows, Stumptown Comics Fest (in Portland, Oregon) and the MoCCA Festival (in New York City) are now scheduled for the same weekend, April 28-29, 2012. MoCCA was originally scheduled for April 14-15, and in the letter to exhibitors that MacDonald reproduces at her site, no explanation is given for the change, although it is clear organizers realize that some exhibitors will be inconvenienced by the shift.
I went to MoCCA for the first time this year, and several creators told me they were doing both shows, which were a week apart. I was impressed that they made the effort, but it was clearly worth it to them, so it's not surprising that there has been some grumbling, and it was nice to see Stumptown organizer Indigo Kelleigh's gracious response to the conflict:
I just wanted to state for the record, that I know the difficulties in arranging for a venue for an event of this size, and more often than not our own final dates are dictated by the venue's availability moreso than our desired schedule. I can't assign any malice to this announcement on the part of the MoCCA organizers, and I hope nobody else does, either.
I do believe that there's plenty of talent on both coasts, and further that this move will not harm either of the shows in the short term. For a show like Stumptown, which has only seen increased demand year after year, even last year in our move to a much larger exhibit space, I don't believe this unfortunate scheduling will impact the quality of our Comics Fest in the slightest.
Some of the commenters at The Beat had said more or less the same thing, but it's good to hear it from a show organizer. (Torsten Adair pointed out that Wizard World Anaheim is also scheduled for that weekend, but no one was complaining about that.) It sounds like the organizers of indy-comics shows already do try to avoid conflicts, but they don't always succeed. I hope they do next year, because one inevitable result is that the East Coast artists stay on the East Coast and the West Coast artists stay on the West Coast, and everything gets a little bit more boring.
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The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens is my FAVORITE place in all of Southern California. Whenever friends and family are visiting town, I always advise them to visit this gem. It reminds me a bit of Kew gardens in London, if Kew gardens also had amazing art galleries. I like it better than the Getty because of the extensive collection of gardens and because the art and collectibles are almost as "famous" as the Getty's. As a book lover and fan of John Singer Sargent, the Huntington is hands-down my favorite and we've been multiple times since we've lived here. We used to be members but finally stopped renewing our membership because we're just too far away to visit regularly.
Super cheapskates can try for the "free" days, these are on the first Thursday of the month. You have to reserve these free tickets in advance. But they go very, very quickly and you have to be online immediately when they are available in order to snag them up. However, it only costs about $25/adult to visit the Huntington and this cost of admission should not deter any true fan of the arts. Just think—your money is going to support this glorious institution, so cough up the moolah! I promise it'll be worth it.
One of the highlights of dining at the Huntington is the "traditional" afternoon tea that is served in the building next to the rose gardens. This is far from the traditional English tea you might be familiar with, and I like to think of it more as a "California tea." In other words, it's an all-you-can-eat tea buffet. Typical tea sandwiches are served, like cucumber and cream cheese, but they also had some different flavors like curry chicken salad. They also have a huge assortment of other dishes like olives, cheeses, meats, crackers, charcuterie, hummus, dips, salads, and more. Each table gets a basket of scones, jam and cream, and of course each person gets tea. The desserts are not as "fancy" as traditional English tea desserts, and the price of the full tea is expensive at about $50/person. However, it's a fun experience, and you'll definitely be full if left somewhat nostalgic for the true English tea experience.
My favorite gardens are the High Desert Garden and the Chinese garden. The Chinese garden is a great place to grab a quick drink and have a seat. The High Desert Garden feels like being in a Tim Burton movie. Really, it's wacky! When the desert plants are blooming, they're like something out of a foreign landscape. I love the crazy variety of desert plants—they are truly fascinating!
Another one of my favorite parts of the Huntington is the library. You can see first editions of Shakespeare, Jane Austen and Chaucer along with extensive collections of other items.
What's the best part of the Huntington? It's gotta be the gift shop. Expanded in 2015, the gift shop will have you going gaga over all the ways you can shop, spend, and support this museum. The selection of William Morris-related items is staggering, so W.M. fans—beware! You'll find yourself walking out with a Strawberry Thief tote, coasters, t-shirt, and umbrella if you're not careful. I like to come here in the fall and do some Christmas shopping.
The grounds ARE extensive, with my foot problems, I've had to borrow a wheelchair a few times I've been here and it is fairly accessible to those using wheelchairs or scooters. If you're walking, there are lots of benches and places to stop as you go from garden to garden, or gallery to gallery.


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Publication: October 15, 2013
Series: Snark And Circumstance #3
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC.
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Georgia can't figure out why the burden of a Y chromosome seems to make guys so hard to understand. First, there's the handsome but slippery Jeremy Wrentham. After Georgia shared some pretty devastating kisses with him, she found her way home and he found her sister!
And then there's Michael Endicott, who never fails to let her know that her family's quirkiness lies too far outside the pale for this preppie townie. But if he really feels that way, why is he in Georgia's kitchen, asking her out? And why don't boys come with instruction manuals?
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My first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting was Saturday night.
Beloved daughter was celebrating two years of sobriety and asked Mommy to come to the party. I was thrilled.
Whoa. It was a room full of tangible love. I've never experienced anything quite like it. Hugs all around.. genuine support.. people of varied backgrounds. I saw quickly there was no one stereotype for alcoholism–it crosses every barrier. But I think I already knew that.. my attendance at the meeting only confirmed it.
After spending 90 minutes with these people I was astounded. They were real.. no cop outs.. no pretending.. no excuses. It was an honor to be in the same room with them.. and be part of the ritual not only marking my daughter's second birthday.. but the birthdays of many others. Some had 10 years in the program.. some 8.. or 6. I met one woman who had 30 years there.
After sweet daughter began the program, I read the AA Big Book. I saw how the implementation of these ideas helped and continues to assist and breathe life back into so many who would otherwise be dead or wishing they were. When I saw the positive roads this journey was opening up for my girl, I began to examine my own life. The principles are solid.. the success undeniable.
The people I met take nothing for granted. They seem to live each day in joy and possibility. And when they asked "Carrie's mom" to speak to the room.. I couldn't say no. Instead, I was honored.. and grateful. At first, it was because of what they've all done for my daughter. Then, it became personal. Being there was like having a warm blanket thrown around my heart. Rapt attention to what everyone said signaled passionate respect.
Funny how my children keep bringing positives into my life. When I was a young mother I thought I would always be the one supporting, helping and providing insights for my offspring. As the years roll by, and as I allow it.. my soul reaps the benefits of people, places and things I never would have thought of on my own.
Like AA.
My name is Sue Ann and I am not an alcoholic. But they invited me back anyway.
I intend to accept that invitation.


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O Say Can You SeeCollection Inspiration:
Any mom of a baby or toddler boy will tell you: finding cute clothes for the little guys is a bit harder. So I kept boys in mind when creating these moccasins that celebrated a ton of aspects of American culture, from baseball games to motorcycles—but I made sure they were versatile enough to work for girls, too. I pictured freckles, baseball gloves, pigtails, and the Fourth of July while staying focused on what would work with little onesies and a cherub's first pair of blue jeans. What I also love is that these are definitely a little different than the traditional pastel moccasins moms usually see in stores: The gender-neutral blue-and-white stripes are perfect for little cherubs going for a nautical theme, while the camo makes a beautiful statement for an enlisted parent coming home on leave. And what cherub wouldn't look adorable with baseball or softball moccasins complementing their summer looks?
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Accelerate Fat-Loss with Antagonistic Muscle Group Post-RT Cardio
By Ivan Blazquez, M.Ed, B.S., ACSM, NGA Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Triathlete
Most people know to perform cardio after weights, however, did the mode of cardio ever cross one's mind as being a potential additional factor in one's fat loss goals? For instance, if one were to do an upper body workout (i.e. chest and back), the ideal cardio choice would be a lower body exercise (i.e. bike, walk/jog/run, elliptical, stepper, etc.). Theoretically, the upper body musculature will be reduced of glycogen and therefore not as capable of training at a higher intensity during the post- resistance training (RT) cardio. However, the legs will be fresh and could therefore have a greater capacity to expend more energy and intensify the post-RT cardio session. Now as far as the entire post-RT cardio needing to be of lower intensity to burn more fat (via fat-burning zone), this can be true in some cases as aforementioned, but as any fitness professional can attest to; at the end of the day, what counts is total caloric expenditure. Like the fitness informercial for the workout DVD "Insanity," Shaun T says, "You have this body, you want that body, you gotta take a straight line to get that body. No walking on the treadmill at 4.5 mph with a 3 degree incline. Do this! Go as hard as you possibly can." And this acceleration fat loss method is exactly that. Why taper the intensity of cardio because the lower body is fatigued? One could simply do boxing or an arm cycle at a higher intensity while the lower body gets a break from the weight training workout and all the while, you will be melting away body fat quicker than lava can melt candle wax! Of course there are exceptions. For instance, doing lower intensity cardio would be appropriate after weight training if one is unduly fatigued from weights. However, if one were still feeling energetic and good, increasing the post-RT cardio intensity may be a worthwhile venture.
There are several provocative physiological scenarios that could be a possibility with this fat-loss method. Theoretically, the broken down body fat from the resistance trained muscle groups (i.e. lower body) could be better oxidized by the more fresh muscle groups (i.e. upper body) that are not as acidic from high-intensity resistance exercise (Mills et al., 1984). Research has shown that it could be possible spot-reduce to some degree (Stallknecht et al., 2007). This study showed that when exercise was performed on certain a body part prior to endurance exercise, the mobilized fats in the area were more likely to be taken up for utilization (Stallknecht et al., 2007). Conceivably, this effect could occur regardless of the muscle group being trained. The body does not necessarily care where the body fat comes from, just so long as it has it available to use. This was the premise for debunking the spot-reduction myth in the first place. For instance, performing lots of crunches does not mean one will induce more fat to be burned preferentially over the abdomen simply because more heat and blood flow are being generated there. First of all, crunches are an anaerobic activity, so fat is not a high-priority fuel during crunches. But, perhaps maybe some coaxing of fat-loss could potentially occur to a small degree if cardio were performed after or before crunches. All in all, spot reduction is still largely accepted as a myth and one study does not change that fact. The most important thing is calories in vs. calories out. The spot reduction possibility can likely become more relevant in advanced trainees or individuals who are at a low bodyfat (</- 10% for men; </- 18% for women). But even then, there are no guarantees and this thought of spot reduction is still largely hypothetical. What is tried and true is burning more calories than are consumed over the long haul.
Another enticing scenario is how reducing the body's glycogen stores more efficiently can induce the body to burn more fat at rest (Kimber et al., 2003; Schrauwen et al., 1997). Glycogen replenishment becomes a priority as a function of the SAID (specific adaptations to imposed demands) principle (McArdle et al., 2001) and the body adapting to a person's physically-active lifestyle (Kiens & Richter, 1998; Kimber et al., 2003). In a person who exercises often at a challenging-intensity, the body will use more fat for energy and protect glycogen (Kiens & Richter, 1998; Kimber et al., 2003; MaClean et al., 2009). This is the opposite of what occurs in people who are overweight or obese and sedentary. Due to many factors, one possibly being lack of exercise, the body can adapt to this sedentary state and actually fight to stay overweight or obese (Flatt, 1996; Goodpaster et al., 2002; Schwartz et al., 2003). However in individuals who exercise often at a challenging-intensity, with less glycogen available in a wider variety of muscle groups across the board, fat oxidation will be stimulated to a greater degree while the body is replenishing glycogen (Kiens & Richter, 1998; Kimber et al., 2003; Schrauwen et al., 1997).
Take Home Message
All in all, this new fat-loss technique may be the small little tweak to help you break through a weight loss or fat loss plateau. This novel approach is unique and can be of great benefit to advanced trainees, but it can also have broader implications for people of any age or fitness level. We know that exercise is good for us and it is important in weight management (Wing & Hill, 2001). However, how to go about it can sometimes be perplexing. The approach in this article supports a common, yet ideal weight management approach to exercise training, which is to optimize weight loss through fat loss and muscle mass preservation. Antagonistic muscle group post-RT cardio can theoretically maximize strength performance during the weight session and maximize total fat calories burned during cardio. I personally have incorporated this training method and have found it to be very effective. The most important thing is to listen to one's body and ultimately reap the benefits of trying new ideas and training regimens. As is known, it is the change or mix of things that challenges the body in new ways thereby preventing stagnation and promoting progress!
Sample Upper body workout + Antagonistic Muscle Group Post-RT Cardio
5-10 minute warm-up.
2x15 reps rotator cuff warm-up (external rotations using light resistance with cable, dumbbell or band).
*Super-Sets: Should take ~ 15-30 minutes to complete. Rest between sets should be the amount of time it takes to go from one exercise to the next.
Dumbbell decline chest press: 3x15-10-8
1-Arm dumbbell row: 3x15-10-8
Supine cable fly: 3x10
Inverted Rows: 3x20
Supine cable flyes: 3x15 immediately followed by 3x20 push-ups.
Cable row: 3x20 immediately followed 3x20 inverted rows on a smith machine or TRX.
*Go through each exercise once, then come back to the next set, rather than performing 3 straight sets.
Antagonistic Muscle Group Post-RT cardio
15-30 minutes spinning at high-intensity (i.e. intervals of 10-sec hard, 30-sec easy or steady high-moderate intensity [90-110 RPM at 5-15 resistance])
**If unduly fatigued, 15-30 minutes spinning at a low-moderate intensity.
5-15 minutes general stretching.
Sample Lower body workout + Antagonistic Muscle Group Post-RT Cardio
5-10 minute warm-up.
1x15 knee exts.
*Super-Sets: Should take ~ 15-30 minutes to complete.
Leg Press: 3x15-10-8
Knee ext: 3x15-12-12
Prone ham curls: 3x15-10-8
Inner thigh machine: 2x12
Outer thigh machine: 2x12
Squats: 3x15-10-8 immediately followed by 3x20 stationary bodyweight lunges.
Hamstring curl machine: 3x15 immediately followed 3x10-15 Modified Razor Curls (Place a yoga mat right below knees, not on knees. This exercise can be performed on a sit-up bench)
*Go through each exercise once, then come back to the next set, rather than performing 3 straight sets.
Antagonistic Muscle Group Post-RT cardio
10-20 minutes swimming, arm cycle, boxing or elliptical with emphasis on using arms more.
* This can be done as interval training. 1 lap swim free-style, 2-3 laps swim breaststroke. Do this for time going 10-20 minutes. If available, simply crank away on the arm cycle at a challenging intensity. For boxing, if available, one could work the heavy bag with combinations (i.e. jabs, hooks and uppercuts), have his/her personal trainer hold up mitts working on target hitting and speed, use a speed bag or simply shadow box. If elliptical is cardio choice, just select an interval program on the machine and follow it using a resistance that is challenging.
**If unduly fatigued, 10-20 minutes swimming/arm cycle/boxing/elliptical at a low-moderate intensity.
5-15 minutes general stretching.
The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and does not serve as a replacement to care provided by your own personal health care team or physician. The author does not render or provide medical advice, and no individual should make any medical decisions or change their health behavior based on information provided here. Reliance on any information provided by the author is solely at your own risk. The author accepts no responsibility for materials contained in the article and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary, or other damages arising from the use of information contained in this or other publications. Copyright Ivan Blazquez, 2011. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the prior written permission of the copyright holder and author of this publication.
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Goodpaster et al. (2002). Effects of obesity on substrate utilization during exercise, Obesity Research, 10(7), 575-584.
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Kimber et al. (2003). Skeletal muscle fat and carbohydrate metabolism during recovery from glycogen-depleting exercise in humans, The Journal of Physiology, 548, 919-927.
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Losing her memories, a soldier found herself tangled in an inevitable war between the Church, the Vampires, the Alchemists and the rest of the mankind. (LGBT: Girl on Girl, contains mature content) Read More
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Maxi Stiles made three mistakes. The first was falling in love with her brother's latest love, Felicita. Secondly, she tore her out the skeletons from her "perfect" family's closet. And lastly... she acted on her impulses. dis·in·te·gra·tion (Noun) 1. The process of losing cohesion/coherence 2. The process of coming to… Read More
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Cameron was having the perfect love with Chase, but one night she reveals her feeling to her best friend, she said I love you...Its an House Md fanfiction. Read More
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Its a Skins(the Tv Show) Fanfiction!About the gang.Tea is in love with Michelle her bestfriend,who's in a Relationship with Tony!she lve him...but wht happn whn Michelle fnd out about what Tea dd with Tony behind her back? Read More


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Check out these two videos and a few pics from the 21st-Amendment Brewery parade that went on last Friday – which was the 75th anniversary of the repeal of prohibition.
We want Beer!
This first one is a good picture of the band (I think it is the Green Street Mortuary Band) and the crowd – with their big grins and ready signs – oh and make sure not to miss Frank Chu
The next video is a fun one – Shaun O'Sullivan dances with Grand Marshall, Clara Kalin – who is 75 years young on December 5th.
And a few pics: